Bambu Lab PLA Metal Filament 1.75mm - 1kg - Includes Reusable Spool
GW-T-Bambu PLA Metal-Copper Brown Metallic (13800)
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R630 incl. VAT
R548 excl. VAT
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Unleash a new level of elegance in your 3D prints with Bambu Lab PLA Metal — a filament engineered to deliver the lustrous, high-end look of metal, without compromising the reliability and ease of PLA. Designed to mimic a true metallic surface texture, this filament gives your prints a sophisticated shimmer and refined finish, making it ideal for decorative pieces, prototyping, architectural models, or any project where visual impact matters.
Thanks to its clever formulation, PLA Metal does not contain actual metal particles, which means it prints smoothly, without extra nozzle wear, and behaves much like standard PLA — but with a rich, metallic aesthetic.
Embedded with RFID intelligence, every spool carries its optimal print settings, enabling seamless “load-and-print” when used with Bambu Lab’s AMS (Automatic Material System). No manual tuning needed — just insert the spool, and your printer automatically adapts for perfect results.
The filament comes on a reusable Bambu spool, helping reduce waste. Despite its stylized appearance, PLA Metal retains impressively strong mechanical properties: it boasts good tensile strength, high impact resistance, and great dimensional consistency.
Specifications
- Material: PLA (metallic textured, no real metal fill)
- Diameter: 1.75 mm ± 0.03 mm
- Net Weight: ~1 kg
- Recommended Nozzle Temperature: 190 °C – 230 °C
- Bed Temperature (with glue): 35 °C – 45 °C
- Drying / Storage: 55 °C for 8 hours before use if needed; store in a sealed container with desiccant at < 20% RH
- Recommended Printing Speed: Up to ~300 mm/s
Thermal Properties
- Density: ≈ 1.25 g/cm³
- Vicat Softening Temperature: ~62 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature: ~62 °C
- Melting Temperature: ~160°C
- Melt Index: ~38.6 ± 3.7 g/10 min
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Strength: ~34 ± 4 MPa
- Elongation at Break: ~14.7%
- Bending (Flexural) Modulus: ~2290 ± 210 MPa
- Bending Strength: ~66 ± 3 MPa
- Impact Strength: ~58.9 ± 3.4 kJ/m²
Features
- Metallic Finish, Without the Weight: Achieves a realistic metal-look texture and shine, while remaining lightweight and easy to print.
- Highly Reliable: No actual metal filler means reduced risk of nozzle wear and fewer clogging issues compared to true metal-filled filaments.
- Smart Printing: RFID chip embedded on the spool stores optimal settings, accelerating setup and reducing tuning time for compatible printers / AMS systems.
- Robust Performance: Maintains a strong balance of mechanical strength and impact resistance, making it more durable than decorative filaments.
- Eco-conscious Packaging: Comes on a reusable spool, reducing environmental footprint.
- Versatile Aesthetic: Perfect for premium models, design prototypes, figurines, and parts that benefit from a metallic look.
Available Colours
Bambu Lab offers PLA Metal in a range of metallic tones, each with its distinct visual character:
- Cobalt Blue Metallic — deep, rich blue metal hue.
- Iron Gray Metallic — sleek, steel-like iron grey.
- Oxide Green Metallic — subtle, oxidised green metal tone.
- Copper Brown Metallic — warm, earthy copper finish.
- Iridium Gold Metallic — luxurious, shimmering gold-metal effect.
Best Uses
- Decorative Models: Perfect for creating statues, miniatures, or ornaments that benefit from a luxurious, metallic appearance.
- Prototypes & Design Pieces: Ideal for design validation where aesthetics matter as much as form.
- Architectural Models: Use it for metallic-look pillars, railings, or accent structures in scale models.
- Functional Parts with Flair: When you want the strength of PLA but with a polished, refined finish.
Tips
- Dry Before Printing: If the filament has absorbed moisture, drying at 55 °C for 8 hours is recommended to ensure clean extrusion.
- Storage: Keep the spool sealed with desiccant to prevent moisture uptake.
- Bed Adhesion: Use Bambu Liquid Glue on the bed for reliable print adhesion.
- Nozzle Compatibility: While the filament isn’t abrasive, using a hardened steel or durable nozzle can further extend nozzle life. (Some users note that even regular nozzles can be okay.) > “The Bambu metal filament doesn’t actually have metal in it … it prints just like regular PLA.”
- Print Speed: For best results, stick under ~300 mm/s, especially for finer details.
In short: Bambu Lab PLA Metal is your go-to filament when you want prints that look and feel like brushed metal — but print as easily as PLA. It’s smart, stylish, and strong — perfect for creators who refuse to compromise on either performance or aesthetics.
- Returns Policy
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Return of merchandise (RMA) and Warranty
We want you to be happy with the purchase you have made from us. If you are not completely satisfied, you may return the product to us and we will either refund, credit, repair/replace it, subject to the below terms and conditions.
You can return purchases for a refund (excl shipping). Please notify us within 7 days and ensure item is ready maximum 10 days after delivery date.
Please ensure to log your return request within 7 days of receipt of your item. Please ensure to select the correct reason for return:
- Changed my mind / Item exchange
- Faulty on arrival
- Incorrect item received
All items are covered by a 12 month warranty (unless otherwise stated) which will be honoured directly by GeeWiz. All products will either be replaced/repaired/refunded depending on stock availability. Products will require evaluation by GeeWiz before a warranty claim can be accepted.
Should the item being returned for assessment be found to be in good working order, unfortunately, there will be a collection fee that will apply.
The collection fees are as follows:
- For returns on items that were sent with free shipping: R198
- For returns that had a surcharge, the same surcharge will apply for collection.
Please log your return on your account, under the returns manager.
We do not reimburse your fee to ship to us, but we will pay for return shipping if the item is subject to replacement. If the item you wish to return was ordered incorrectly / is no longer required / you have changed your mind, there is a collection fee that will be charged (please refer to the above) and this will be deducted from the refund amount once the supplier has credited us. Please note GeeWiz will only cover return shipping of a faulty unit within 6 months of purchase, after which, a shipping fee (starting from R198) will be applicable to you for the return of the unit.
Any disputes relating to ordered items being short/incorrectly shipped will only be entertained if reported to GeeWiz within 3 days of delivery/collection.
Refunds are subject to inspection of item(s) - in some cases, items will need to be sent to supplier for evaluation and testing. This can take up to 15 working days. Once a refund has been approved, this may take 3 - 5 business days to be processed.
ALL returns are subject to up to a 30% restocking fee if item is no longer in BRAND NEW condition or if item seal/packaging has been broken.
Please re-package safely and include all original product packaging.
All software products are unfortunately not eligible for credit or refund once purchased.
After the 6-month period, you will no longer be eligible and won't be able to receive a refund. We can however replace or repair depending on the outcome after our team of professionals has inspected the product.
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GeeWiz reserves the right to refuse a refund if the item is damaged from misuse, items are missing, or if the product is altered in any way.
GeeWiz or its affiliates are not responsible for damage or loss of any kind that may occur as a result of using or misusing any product purchased from us.
The warranty will no longer be valid, and GeeWiz will not be responsible for damage or injury of any kind resulting from:
- Electricity fluctuations and surges, lightning strikes, faults in the building wiring, faulty installations, and improper use of controls
- Failure to use the product in accordance with the operating instructions and or general misuse and or abuse
- Damage caused by a superior force (vis major) or if the product has been infested with insects or pests
- If the product is physically damaged after it left the store
- If water or liquid caused the damage to the product
- If the warranty seal is tampered with
- Any repair or tampering by an unauthorised person or attempt to repair or tamper with the equipment, or use of parts not supplied by authorised agents, or alterations or modification to the equipment shall render the warranty null and void.
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Please note we cannot accept returns for apparel that has been worn, stained, frayed, or otherwise shows signs of use.
We can only accept returns for items that are damaged upon receipt or are faulty.
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